PAIR SILVER PLATED CAMDEN & AMBOY RAILROAD PRESENTATION COMPOTES.Mid to late 19th century. Stand with trefoil base raised on three foliate feet, three heron mounts; enclosing shallow bowl with pierced insert; embossed cover with figural finial, inscribed "Presented to Com. P.H. Kester by his Brother Officers of the C. & A. Railroad and Travelling Public. Com. Charles Stewart Pres., Wm. H. Gatzmer Sec." - 7 in. high x 6 in. diam. Estimate $400-600
NOTE: Founded by inventor, naval architect and transportation pioneer, John Stevens and his sons, Robert and Edwin, the Camden & Amboy railroad was the first railroad to operate in New Jersey PROVENANCE: Estate of Hiram Blauvelt
